Salsa de rocoto
peruvianSpicy Peruvian sauce made with rocoto pepper, enhanced with notes of garlic, onion, and lime.
Main ingredients
Recipe
Ingredients
- 1.5 red bell pepper(s)
- 1 rocoto pepper
- 0.5 onion(s)
- 1 clove(s) garlic
- 50 g feta cheese
- 5 plain crackers
- 50 ml heavy cream
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 0.5 lime(s)
- salt
- pepper
Instructions
Preparing the ingredients:
- 1Cut the bell peppers and chili into dice.
- 2Roughly chop the onion.
- 3Finely chop the garlic.
Preparing the sauce:
- 4Heat oil in a pan.
- 5Add the bell peppers, chili, and onion, and fry for about 4 minutes, stirring constantly.
- 6Add the garlic and cook for another 3 minutes or so.
- 7Transfer the contents of the pan to a blender.
- 8Add the feta, crackers, unsweetened condensed milk, and oil.
- 9Blend until smooth.
- 10Add the juice of 1/2 a lime.
- 11Blend for a few more seconds, place in a bowl, and chill.
About this dish
Salsa de rocoto is a spicy sauce typical of Peruvian cuisine, made mainly from the rocoto pepper, a distinctive bright red chili that resembles a small bell pepper but has an intense heat. The sauce's texture can vary, from thin to thick, depending on preference. Traditionally, salsa de rocoto combines the finely chopped chili with ingredients like onion, garlic, lime juice, chopped cilantro, salt, and sometimes vegetable oil for a smoother texture. This sauce is an essential condiment for many Peruvian dishes, adding heat and spicy flavor that pairs perfectly with grilled meats, fish, and seafood. Although deeply rooted in Peruvian tradition, salsa de rocoto has also won over palates around the world, bringing a spicy, exotic touch to any meal.
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